Ultimate Gift Guide for Holiday 2016 #DMHoliday16

Holiday shopping can be both joyous and a bit stressful at times. This is especially true when you are in search of the perfect or elusive ultimate gift for the special someone in your life. Ultimate gifts are the gifts that aren’t always expected but they are welcomed with open arms. The “Ultimate” gift means something different to every recipient. For some it may be something tech related while for others it could be that missing piece of furniture in their sitting room. Whatever your special someone is interested in, we have compiled a vast selection of amazing gifts that absolutely cannot be beat.

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Does your shopping list include anyone who is an interior design aficionado who has a love for classic yet modern pieces? Maybe your living room has an empty corner that you know your someone special has been longing to fill with the perfect chair to cozy up in. Well, you are in luck and your shopping just got a whole lot easier. If you thought that you needed to spend your whole weekend venturing in and out of dreaded furniture stores, you will be delighted to know that you are wrong! Furniture shopping that way is now a thing of the past. The online furniture store Article is radically changing the way people are shopping for furniture, and it is absolutely for the best.

Article offers so much more than just furniture as the perfect gift this year. They offer the ability to brighten up a space, change a mood, or help create the perfect restful reading area for Mom (or even perhaps your eldest and pickiest daughter). Anybody who is in search of a trendy, yet classic vintage design that draws its inspiration from the mid-century era will love the Sven armchair. Its tufted seat invites you to sink right in with a good book and a cup of hot chocolate.

The chair itself is upholstered in high-shine, luxurious cotton velvet upholstery that feels soft to the touch and catches the light beautifully. It has got an oversized seat that’s great for just one to lounge comfortably for hours or even for a pair of people to share a cozy seat together.

Quite simply, this will be the most elegant, comfortable, and useful gift found next to the tree.

Perfect gift for any home that has an empty space to fill with the perfect mid-century piece of furniture.

About Article

Article is an innovative company that has forever changed the way that people will shop for furniture. They were founded by four software engineers on a shared appreciation of simplicity and efficiency and a desire to drastically change the way that people shop for furniture. They do not believe in showrooms, overbearing salespeople, or any of the other unnecessary layers that have always been synonymous with shopping for new furniture. Since their inception in 2014, they have strived to bring a curated selection of amazing and high quality furniture by working with some of the best designers in the world. The process they offer is simple. Once you choose your furniture, it is delivered with a flat fee of $49 across the U.S. and Canada. Worried that you may not like it? Afraid to buy something unseen? No need to waste time being concerned. They have a straightforward 30-day, no questions asked guarantee.

As a company, Article has worked hard to revolutionize the way furniture should be purchased. By offering their furniture directly to customers with less mark-ups than companies who have showrooms or physical stores, they make your experience as pure, simple, and ultimately affordable as possible. Just because things have always been done a certain way, that doesn’t make them right, and Article is definitely doing it right.

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This Christmas, give the gift of connectivity that really connects! Whether you’re shopping for your grandparents who barely know what WiFi is, for your sister-in-law’s family of 6 who needs serious screen time management, or for your newly married friends who just bought their first house, the eero Home WiFi System is THE gift to give this year.

These sleek, compact, white boxes replace your old clunky, eyesore router and, strategically placed throughout your home, give you not only flawless WiFi connectivity, but the ability to do way more than your old sidekick router ever could.

All the set up is done exclusively through your smartphone, and once you plug a eero into your modem, the app takes over, even helping you decide where to place the other eeros! Monitor which devices in your home are connected at any given time, set guidelines on your kid’s iPad usage, pause the Internet (you know sometimes you want to!), name your network and password whatever pleases your fancy, create a guest network for your friends with one push of a button, and that just scratches the surface of what the eero system can do.

This could easily be the most functional and practical, dare we even say fun, Christmas gift under the tree this year.

Replaces your wireless router and WiFi range extender

A 3-pack covers a typical size 2,000-4,000 sq. ft. home – simply buy another eero for a bigger home, or buy a single eero for a smaller home!

Setup and manage your network all from eero’s app – iPhone or Android

Protected with state-of-the-art WPA2 encryption

Easily allow friends to join your network via a simple text

Family Profiles help monitor and control screen time for the family

Automatic software updates

Compatible with Ethernet wiring

Enjoy business grade WiFi in your own home!

Perfect gift for any home that wants to seamlessly be connected.

About Eero

The brilliant and technology-changing idea of eero came from years of WiFi frustration. You know how it is… dead zones, buffering, ugly black router boxes, and complicated network names and passwords. A few guys, Amos, Nick, and Nate, decided to change the way the world does WiFi, by making it more streamlined, attractive, convenient, and ever evolving. eero was their solution, and now, this San Francisco based team of 70 people makes sure that WiFi is no longer a stressful thought for consumers, and delivers a system that replaces the typical router and all the frustrations that come with it.

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Want to really blow your daughter’s mind this year? Turn her fairytale dreams into reality when she wakes up on Christmas morning to see her very own 24-volt Disney Princess Carriage ride-on toy.

Once upon a pumpkin, this elegant coach is ready to whisk your little princess off to the ball, across the neighborhood, or to her next big adventure. Sure, Dad won’t be able to park in the garage anymore, but the look on your child’s face when they see their new ride will be totally worth it.

This beautiful pink carriage is thoughtfully designed with graphics of her favorite Disney Princesses, gold accents, working doors, and ornate interior details. Large enough to bring along a friend, this spacious coach features a detachable “wear and share” tiara, heart-shaped steering wheel, and luxurious curtains. Little girls will love the magical light-up wand and enchanting fairy tale sounds. With the iconic Disney Princess carriage by Dynacraft, your little princess can ride wherever her biggest dreams take her!

Charge Time: 18 hours before first use, then at least 12 hours after initial charge not exceeding 30 hours

Run time: 45 minutes

Number of speeds: 2, forward/reverse

Perfect ride-on gift for your little princess.

About Dynacraft Wheels

Founded in 1984, Dynacraft is the largest privately held distributor of bicycles, scooters, and battery-powered ride-ons in the United States, available at major national and regional mass market retailers throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. With headquarters in American Canyon, California, Dynacraft creates fun on wheels everyday.

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Truly, we can hardly think of a better gift than a gorgeous and handmade piece of furniture.When things are handcrafted and made with love, care, and attention to detail, it puts more significance into the process of gifting. When you support small businesses, you are directly supporting someone’s family – and that is something that we can always stand behind here at Daily Mom. Etsy has made this process so much easier over the years. They offer a huge selection of different small business shops in one place, allowing you to search for exactly what it is you are looking for. This holiday season after much searching we stumbled onto one of our newest favorite shops, Stockton Heritage. Not only do they offer a gorgeous selection of live edge wood furniture, but they also have the ability to custom make just about anything your heart desires. This ensures that you will receive the perfect piece.

From coffee tables to console tables and everything in between, Stockton Heritage has the perfect unique gift for just about anybody on your list. Gifting a piece of furniture may not be the first thing that comes to mind this holiday season, but it actually makes the perfect gift. It is something that will be used and treasured in a household throughout the year. Any interior design junkie would do flips over a gift this gorgeous and exciting.

The selection Stockton Heritage offers is vast and eye catching! However, we were able to settle on our two favorite pieces this season. The first one is a Live Edge Spalted Maple Coffee Table. This exquisite table features gold hairpin legs (though you can have them done in any color) and is handcrafted from a Kiln-dried Minnesota Spalted Maple Live Edge slab before being mounted on the industrial steel hairpin legs. Like all their pieces, this one is hand finished with 5 coats of polyurethane to create a smooth and durable sheen.

In addition to the coffee table, we also love their Entryway Benches! They help finish and create the perfect look in your foyer, and double as a simple and comfortable place to sit and take your shoes off after a long day. This bench is created with tons of attention to detail from a beautiful live edge cherry slab. The legs are industrial flat steel to ensure durability and longevity. The piece is hand finished for a natural yet durable sheen. These are pieces that will live on in your home for years to come and delight anyone who finds them underneath the Christmas tree.

Perfect gift for anyone who loves a unique handmade item that will stand the test of time and make a gorgeous addition to their household.

This holiday season, Stockton Heritage is pleased to offer you 10% off any order with the code: DAILYMOM

About Stockton Heritage

Bryce, the owner of Stockton Heritage, relocated to Minnesota from the East Coast about 5 years ago. This is where his ancestors were from, and they were all farmers and blue collar workers. This move and change inspired him to really connect with his roots and drove him to find something to do that he truly loved. From there Stockton Heritage was born. You can see the love and care that he puts into all of his finished pieces. Each unique piece screams with attention to detail and lets you know that this was truly his calling.

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We absolutely love The Earl and The Penny by Tecovas. They are truly the ultimate gift for any man or woman. Try them on just once, and you will want to own one of each style and color. The best part is they are affordable and can be shipped right to your door. Gone are the days of buying boots at a box store. Ensuring that you have the correct size is easy. Just take a look into your closet to see what the average shoe size is, then order. These boots will fit perfectly, like they were made just for you. You can shop worry free knowing they have free shipping, returns, and exchanges. Each boot is made with quality leather by artisans, and are comparable to some of the biggest high end brands in today’s market. Available in 3 different colors and multiple styles Tecovas has the style that will suit everyone on your list.

Perfect gift for anyone who would love to own a pair of high quality handmade boots!

About Tecovas

Established in 2015, the Austin based Tecovas brand is thriving with their handmade boots. Each boot is skillfully made from high quality leathers by a handful of local artisans in Len, Mexico. The boots are sold directly to consumers online. This business model saves consumers from paying any unnecessary markups, and is transforming the buying experience, allowing Tecovas to produce designer quality handmade boots at reasonable prices.

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Lily Jade diaper bags are known for many things – their functionality, practicality, thoughtful design, and luxurious materials – just to name a few. The Elizabeth is the ideal carryall bag for the woman on the go. This spacious bag is made of the finest creamy tanned leather, and can be customized in Brandy, Camel (shown here), Grey, or Black or canvas options Red or Navy.

The Elizabeth has silver hardware and Lily Jade’s bold red interior and matching baby bag, but with the new line, you can customize your bag with gold hardware and a Jade interior and baby bag.

The best part about this spacious bag is that it can be carried 3 different ways with included removable straps – as a hand bag, a crossbody messenger bag, or a backpack!

About Lily Jade

When Meggan Wood found out she was expecting her first baby, she immediately set out on a search for the perfect diaper bag. Disappointed in the selection of unfashionable bags that she couldnt use after babyhood, but didnt want to get rid of for memorys sake, she set out to design a line of fashionable bags that were practical for all of moms and babys needs.

With the help of her husband, Landon, Lily Jade was founded, and the world was introduced to a line of bags perfect for all of babys essentials, but gorgeous enough to be used as a purse or handbag as well. With their innovative removable baby bag included with each bag, Lily Jade bags can effortlessly transform from diaper bag to moms bag, without misplacing a single item.

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If you are looking for the ultimate entertaining gift this holiday season, we have what you need right here. The Xbox One S is the only console with 4K Blu-ray, 4K video streaming, and HDR. We love that it is smaller than other gaming consoles. You dont need some clunky stuff junking up your living room. With Ultra HD BluRay and video streaming, Xbox One S is so much more than a gaming console. Your entire family really will benefit from this purchase. You could wrap it up and put it under your tree with your entire family as the recipient. It has an internal power supply and 2 TB of internal storage, making it very powerful. It is the most powerful Xbox ever. Videos, BluRays, and games will look better than ever before. Everything will look clear and realistic. You wont need another device for your entertainment system because the Xbox One S will do everything you need. Your entertainment system will work seamlessly as the Xbox One S has an IR Blaster that can be programmed to turn on other devices, so you dont need multiple remotes to get things started. The controller is now more comfortable and easier to use utilizing bluetooth technology.

About Xbox

Xbox from Microsoft is well known for creating amazing gaming consoles. However, they now combine the best of Microsofts technology to create consoles that meet all your entertainment needs. With Xbox Live, the fastest, most reliable gaming network, players can game with anyone all over the world to take virtual challenges to the next level. Xbox comes in two models now, the Xbox One and the Xbox One S. There are several options for controllers and other accessories to enhance your gaming experience. Choose the best when you choose home entertainment for your family. Xbox offers something for everyone.

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Gifting the home decor lover for the holidays can sometimes be a challenge. Not this year! No matter what stage of life that special person you’re shopping for is in, whether they are a fashion-forward college student or a new mom, you can’t go wrong with a classically designed area rug from Lorena Canals that is sure to spruce up any space in their home.

Let’s face it, messes happen, no matter how strict of a household you run. Whether it’s a pet mess, an applesauce spill, misplaced muddy boots, or a makeup explosion, your area rug usually bears the brunt of it. While rugs can be next to impossible to clean, the Zig-Zag rug – and every other rug Lorena Canals offers – are a homeowner’s saving grace. Instead of sadly living with a stain or chucking the expensive rug you lusted over for months, now you can simply open up your washing machine and toss your rug inside, leaving you with a clean, fresh, and like-new rug for years to come.

The handmade Zig-Zag rug features a timeless style that will go in everybody’s home, making it easy to gift for Christmas. The 100% eco-friendly cotton material is soft and cushiony, and the lightweight design makes it easy to move, if need be, and convenient for carrying to the washing machine. It’s truly everything you could want in a rug, plus some!

Black and beige chevron design

Size: 4′ 8″ x 6′ 7″

100% natural cotton

Machine washable – at home!

Handmade

Non-toxic dyes

Lightweight

Super soft and plush

Perfect gift for the busy family who craves stylish design and practical usage.

About Lorena Canals

Lorena Canals has been specializing in creating children’s room products for the last 25 years, and the latter half of those years have been dedicated to designing rugs that are functional, stylish, and both kid and parent friendly. These unique and well loved products are handmade in India with attention to detail, using top quality, non-toxic materials, and following strict safety regulations for children’s product manufacturing. Lorena Canals not only provides their customers with beautifully created rugs, but they pride themselves on giving back to the country that makes their products, by building a nursery, collaborating with public schools, and by giving a portion of their sales to help kids attend school in northern India.

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The coffee lover in your life will swoon over a Chemex water kettle and coffeemaker this holiday season. Chemex products are not only impeccably designed to be simple and easy to use with the ability to brew the perfect pot of coffee, but they are undeniably beautiful.

The Chemex handblown carafe water kettle is made of heat-resistant glass, and scienti?cally designed with non-porous glass which imparts no flavors or harmful chemicals of its own into your water. The thoughtfully crafted kettle shape and silicone tipped steam stopper allows steam out of the kettle while keeping the neck cool to the touch for easy handling.

Once your water is boiled, place a pre-folded square coffee filter into a cone shape in the top of your Chemex and your desired amount of freshly ground coffee. Slowly pour water over your coffee, and within minutes, you have the freshest pot of coffee sitting in front of you, calling your name.

The Handblown 8 Cup Pour Over Chemex is ideal for the all-day coffee drinker or families. This elegantly designed Chemex is made of non-porous Borosilicate glass which will not absorb odors or chemical residues. You can purchase a separate glass coffee maker cover, which allows your coffee to be saved and your entire Chemex can be placed in the refrigerator to be reheated and enjoyed later without losing its flavor.

Perfect gift for the true coffee aficionado who appreciates the value of a freshly brewed, slow drip cup of Joe as well as the craftsmanship and beauty of handblown glass kitchenware.

About Chemex

In 1941, Dr. Peter Schlumbohm PhD. invented the Chemex Coffeemaker and the rest is history. This coffeemaker, part science, part modern design, makes the best tasting coffee in the world. Chemex is a family-owned company based out of Massachusetts where they still make the Chemex coffeemaker just like it was originally designed. You can feel confident when you buy your coffee brewing equipment from Chemex knowing that the coffeemakers and filters are made right here in the U.S., and you will receive the best in customer service. Chemex is considered one of the best designed products of modern times and the people who make it are proud to continue to deliver this all over the world.

The bags are designed with different compartments to maximize the space for packing; this keeps clothing separate from shoes and toiletries.

An included nylon laundry bag buckles down when full with the compression pad so you can get home with dirty stuff separate.

Away Bags nest inside one another for space saving storage when not in use

Premium Hinomoto wheels rotate 360 for a perfect roll every time

TSA approved lock keeps items secure

Perfect gift for those on your list with wanderlust or who travel frequently for work.

About Away Travel

Away Travel makes the perfect suitcase for our modern world where anyone can travel anywhere at anytime. They developed the design after countless trips, from talking to friends and fellow travelers, and putting together the best features. This company has truly created a suitcase that actually aligns with the way we travel. Away wants your luggage to help you enjoy your travels, not distract you from them. Thats why they create bags that solve problems so you can keep your head up, taking in the world around you. They promise to give you first class luggage at a coach price. Get the most out of every trip thanks to Away.

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Do you have an avid fitness lover on your Christmas list? If you’re looking to train smarter and take your workouts and fitness to the next level, look no further than the Fitbit Surge. Equipped with features such as GPS, multisport functionality, and automatic and continuous heart rate built in, the Surge gives you the statistics that you need and desire in order to maximize your workout. You also have the option to add activity tracking, automatic sleep detection, music control, and text and call notifications so your newest watch sidekick can keep you connected and motivated, while you’re jamming along in your training and also in everyday life.

GPS tracking allows you to measure your distance, elevation, and pace, as well as review your routes and split times

Monitor sleep patterns and cycles and set the silent alarm to wake you, just in time for your early morning run

See call and text notifications on the screen, and sync wireless to your computer or smartphone

Touchscreen display

Variety of sizes/colors available

Perfect gift for the busy fitness lover who wants to step up and sync their lifestyle.

About Fitbit

Fitbit is devoted to helping people lead a healthier and more active lifestyle by empowering them to use data made available through tracking and monitoring activity of workouts, as well as everyday life. Their diverse line of products has something available for everyone’s needs as well as budget, and their products are carried in over 50,000 retail locations across the globe.

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Rainier Convertible Plus Booster is an extended rear facing seat that also converts into a booster, making it a car seat that can be used the entire time your child needs a car seat. Children can rear face in this seat from 5 pounds to 50 pounds. It can be used as a forward facing seat from 20 pounds to 90 pounds and a booster seat from 50 pounds to 120 pounds and up to 57 tall. No one should be in a hurry to turn their child to front facing or to switch to a booster seat. Rear facing is safest, and once your child must face forward, you need to keep her in a 5 point harness as long as possible. Giving a Diono Rainier is an ultimate gift because it gives a family the peace of mind knowing they can keep their child safe in the car for as long as possible.

Steel frame

12 year product life

Adjustable head support

Aluminum reinforced deep side walls provide maximum protection if there is a side impact

Two piece infant body pillow ensures comfort and support for little ones

Space saving design leaves room in your backseat for other passengers

Expandable sides and a longer seat bottom offers better leg support

Folds flat when traveling

SuperLATCH installation and rear facing top tether

Perfect gift for families with a baby on the way or families of a preschooler who is outgrowing another seat but is not ready to ride safely in a booster.

About Diono

Diono is a premier car seat company, creating some of the safest and most innovative products in child safety available. They are passionate about keeping kids safe and happy in the car. Diono started out in Seattle in 1999 and today is one of the most loved car seat manufacturers in the world. With seats that max out rear facing capabilities and keep your forward facing children in a five point harness longer, parents everywhere trust Diono. This company cares and informs parents with their installation videos and car safety blog.

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A bicycle is a classic holiday gift. Every kid will ask for a new bike for Christmas at some point. You may think you can just walk into any toy store or super store and grab a bike featuring your childs favorite cartoon character. However, there is a much better way to shop for a bicycle, and this better way will set your child up for success when it comes to cycling. A good bike is an investment in your childs safety and can determine whether your child will even like bicycling.Meet Islabikes.This company offers a better way for kids to bicycle, and it should be the bike waiting under the Christmas tree for your child this year.

Islabikes Cnoc 16 is a superb bicycle designed for children 4 years and older. This is a starter bike to introduce your child to cycling. Islabikes creates bicycles for all ages, from a glider bike up until a child is large enough for an adult bicycle. Their models are based on size. You choose the perfect bike for your child based on their sizing guide that factors in age, height, and inseam. A child cant ride a bicycle comfortably if it is the wrong size. Riding an improperly sized bicycle is dangerous. We love that Islabikes makes sizing simple.

The design of Islabikes is modern and practical. Available in three colors – Orangey-Red, Green, or Pink, every detail has been thought through carefully, and every component is scaled down to fit the child riding it. Your child will be confident in his riding ability, and you can rest assured knowing he is on the safest bicycle possible.

Here are some of the details that make Islabikes so superior when it comes to kid’s bicycles:

Lightweight aluminum frame with proportional geometry

Small diameter handlebars allow your child to hold on safely

Exclusive brake lever is light enough for tiny hands to operate

The whole bike weighs only 14 lbs

Fittings for tool-free training wheels

Multi-surface tires are puncture resistant and have reflective sidewalls

Accessories available include training wheels, fenders, and replacement handlebar grips

Perfect gift for all kids who have a bike on their holiday wish list.

About Islabikes

The kind of bike you choose for your kids matters and Islabikes knows that. They are experts and create the best bikes on the market. Every part of an Islabike is designed with the rider in mind. Their bikes for children are perfectly scaled down to make them ideal for smaller people to ride them safely. Bicyling is easier and safer on an Islabike because they are as light as possible. The creator of these bicycles is obsessed with ride-ability and durability. When you compare Islabikes to the cheap bicycles you find in super stores, it is easy to see the difference in the details. Choose the best for your kids and they will actually enjoy riding and create a life long love of exploring their world, outdoors by bicycle. Invest in the best bike possible. Choose an Islabike from the start for your kids.

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